Toronto, July 2: Canada is grappling with a dual weather crisis. A significant portion of the country is experiencing extreme heat due to a ‘heat dome,’ while heavy rainfall and flooding have disrupted life in several regions.
Local media reports indicate that millions of Canadians are under heat alerts. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of Ontario, Quebec, the Prairie provinces, and the Northwest Territories. Daytime temperatures and humidity levels in these areas are significantly above normal.
Ontario is among the hardest-hit provinces, enduring prolonged hot and humid conditions. Many areas in southwestern Ontario are experiencing consistently high daytime temperatures, with little relief at night. Residents in eastern Ontario have been advised to avoid going outside during the hottest parts of the day.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, the weather department has urged people in heat alert areas to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous physical activities during the afternoon, and pay special attention to the elderly, young children, and those sensitive to extreme heat.
Additionally, the combined effects of extreme heat and unstable weather have heightened the risk of severe thunderstorms and related natural disasters in several regions.
In the capital, Ottawa, Canada Day celebrations were also impacted by severe weather. Heavy storms and localized flooding led to the cancellation of afternoon events, including the much-anticipated flypast by the Snowbirds aerobatic team.
Meanwhile, in the Parkland region of Manitoba, heavy rainfall earlier this week has resulted in severe flooding. Given the rapidly deteriorating conditions in the city of Dauphin, a local state of emergency was declared on Wednesday.
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